Best places to open an assisted living home in Alaska
The top markets for residential assisted living in Alaska, ranked by demand versus supply — plus the cities where the homes are.
Updated July 2026
The top markets for assisted living in Alaska right now are Anchorage Municipality, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Kenai Peninsula Borough counties — ranked by RAL Market Scout's opportunity score, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Statewide there are 561 licensed assisted living homes serving 33,887 residents aged 75+, at a median cost of about $9,882/mo.
Licensed homes
561
state roster
Population 75+
33,887
ACS
Median AL cost
$9,882/mo
above the national median
Bed supply
53.1/1k
saturated supply
Top 5 markets for assisted living in Alaska
RAL Market Scout's opportunity score blends 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply — a saturated market is scored down even when demand is high. Higher means more room for a new small home.
Anchorage Municipality County — opportunity 7.0/10 (Strong); 12,920 seniors 75+, growing 25.4%, with 548 licensed homes.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough County — opportunity 6.8/10 (Moderate); 4,804 seniors 75+, growing 28.9%, with 0 licensed homes.
Kenai Peninsula Borough County — opportunity 6.6/10 (Moderate); 4,119 seniors 75+, growing 35.9%, with 0 licensed homes.
Fairbanks North Star Borough County — opportunity 6.6/10 (Moderate); 4,036 seniors 75+, growing 39.8%, with 0 licensed homes.
Juneau City and Borough County — opportunity 5.8/10 (Moderate); 1,666 seniors 75+, growing 39.6%, with 0 licensed homes.
Where the homes actually are. Each linked city has its own page with local supply and market context.
City
County
Homes
Beds
Avg size
Anchorage
543
3,135
5.8
Eagle River
13
47
3.6
Chugiak
5
41
8.2
Frequently asked questions
What are the top markets for assisted living in Alaska?
The strongest Alaska markets on RAL Market Scout's opportunity scoring are Anchorage Municipality, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Juneau City and Borough counties — based on 75+ demand and projected senior growth versus current bed supply.
Which Alaska city has the most assisted living homes?
Anchorage has the most, with 543 licensed assisted living homes (about 3,135 beds).
How much does assisted living cost in Alaska?
The median assisted living cost in Alaska is about $9,882 per month — above the national median.
How many assisted living homes are in Alaska?
Alaska has approximately 561 licensed assisted living homes serving 33,887 residents aged 75 and older.
See the full Alaska picture
RAL Market Scout scores every county and ZIP in Alaska on demand, supply gaps, and referral capacity — and builds a site-level report for any address you're evaluating.
Sources: Licensed-home and city counts from Alaska state licensing rosters (RAL Market Scout data pipeline). 75+ population and growth from U.S. Census ACS. Bed supply from NIC MAP / state surveys. Cost figures are market medians. Data snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.